Geneva Cruz, nagtapos ng kolehiyo sa edad na 49: “I finally did it!”

• Geneva Cruz revealed that she has finally graduated from college at age 49
• The singer completed her Business Administration degree at Philippine Christian University in Manila
• She shared that the milestone fulfilled a dream that took 33 years to achieve
• Geneva dedicated the achievement to her younger self who became a mother at a young age

Singer Geneva Cruz proudly announced on social media that she has finally completed her college education at the age of 49. The performer shared a graduation photo as she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Philippine Christian University in Manila.

In her emotional caption, Geneva reflected on how long the journey took and how meaningful the milestone is for her.

“As I approach my golden age in less than a month, I realize that some of my dreams are still coming true. Thirty-three years in the making, but I finally did it! Look, ma, I’m now a college graduate!!!👩‍🎓🤍

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This is for nineteen-year-old Gen, who had to grow up fast and work hard after choosing to become a young mom. Thank you for being brave and for finally learning to love yourself.”

Geneva has previously spoken about her decision to return to school later in life, sharing that she once studied AB Literature at the University of Santo Tomas before life circumstances led her to leave college early.

In a 2024 post about her educational journey, she said she wanted to finish her degree partly to set a positive example for her children.

“I strongly believe in setting a positive example for my children, which drives me to dedicate time to pursuing my educational goals. It took me a long time to finally return to school and strive to complete college,” she wrote.

She also encouraged others not to feel discouraged about pursuing education later in life.

“Go after your goals—there’s no such thing as being too late!

Don’t even consider your degree a pass or a way to a great life. The point is not that a degree is meaningless but that it should have great value or uphold something of great importance to you. People hire or do business with you based on your skills, attitude, and work ethic rather than just your degree.”

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Geneva Cruz comes from the well-known Cruz family in Philippine show business. She is related to fellow celebrities Sunshine Cruz, Donita Cruz, and Sheryl Cruz. Early in her career, she also became widely known as one of the members of the iconic musical group Smokey Mountain, which was formed by renowned composer Ryan Cayabyab. In one of her earlier posts, Geneva even shared a collage showing how her appearance has evolved over the years.

Earlier, Geneva Cruz postponed her 35th anniversary concert titled #GenEvolution at the Music Museum. The singer explained that the decision was made amid large-scale protests related to alleged corruption issues in the country. She said the postponement was both for the safety of fans and because of her personal principles. Cruz referenced the Smokey Mountain song Paraiso in her message, describing it as a reminder of hope and unity for the Philippines.

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Previously, Geneva also shared candid reflections about growing up in show business and the pressures she faced about her appearance. She said she could easily identify her age in old photos based on her face, weight, hairstyle, and clothing style. The singer revealed that when she entered showbiz at 16, she was encouraged to undergo cosmetic surgery because she was told her nose was “too big for the movie screen.” Although she initially did not want to do it, she eventually had a nose job at that time.

Source: KAMI.com.gh